“Drake is on another level” Stephen A. Smith breaks down Joe Budden vs Drake beef

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[@sean-hu1cl]

Stephen a breaking down this beef and mentioning AK in the same sentence is hilarious 😂😂 never I thought I would witness this in my lifetime

[@alfredmwaba3427]

Fam it sent me toooo😂😂😂

[@endgamevibez]

Me 3 😂😂😂 🛸💨

[@MetaMan09]

Yeah Joe & Ak have no reached new levels 💯😂

[@ray6ixside734]

BIG AK!!!

[@jayrichdubai]

Ak is the Stephen A of hip hop

[@shawn.kanungo]

"some dude Akademics" 😂😂 - the lowest blow in this entire video

[@Alex29796]

lol I need Ak to react to this

[@EJBanks]

hahaha close second to the designers of "ensee" jeans

[@hmic55555]

Facts 😂😅😂

[@BlickyMinaj]

DUSTY NC JEANS

[@lancewav]

@@Alex29796gonna flaaammmmeeeeee him for sure

[@victoriuswashington8901]

SAS breaking down beef is the the content I didn’t know I needed 😂 Bro is the 🐐

[@zaymoney252]

Stg this hilarious

[@hotlineblingisagoodsong]

I'm in tears 😂 I had to give a like to this video

[@truthonly-]

The goat of what. People call anything the Goat😂😂😂😂

[@hotlineblingisagoodsong]

@@truthonly- you hating this is funny on so many levels it's going over your head

[@truthonly-]

@hotlineblingisagoodsong here they go with the word hate lol. I hv no hate. 😅🤣. I know I know it's the popular word to say

[@88til_inf]

Joe praised Drake more than he critiqued him. It was a fair criticism to question when/if his music will mature. I’m not talking about rapping about investments and marriage but what he’s doing now is stale and dull. Of course he’ll go number 1 with this latest album, but his music quality has dropped

[@EseEilien]

FACTS!!!!

[@lamontellis8430]

People don’t listen to the podcast man. It was a great topic. Drake knows that shit wasn’t that good

[@Rahul-ty7fb]

his music appeals to the younger crowd.....12-25 ish range....like SA said that's where the $$ is at

[@richardmack9995]

@@lamontellis8430to the younger generation it was mainly older people don’t like

[@dvonnlynch1607]

Joe can praise someone 100 times and they'll never say anything but the one time he says anything unfavorable towards them then they wanna come out and respond.

[@thechopgod770]

"some dude named Akademiks" lol

[@mrceazohawk]

The conversation from Joe ain’t about Drake’s success. It’s about how mid this latest project and his recent albums have been. It’s a salute of your success to expect better music, Drake is lame for this response.

[@Peshi80]

Does this make Drake a failed Actor then who had to switch to Rap and R&B to pay the bills..? It's Drake's logic I'm using here.

[@mindyabiznessthatsalljustm8134]

Oh shit! They ain't ready for that one

[@treclay9440]

Lol drake ain’t wanna be actor forever he loves rap n he went straight to rap rih after it’s not like he ain’t get jobs he was on a show then straight to lil wayne

[@sportscollector]

Should people ignore your take on music because you were neither a rapper or producer?

[@cosmichooligan]

Stephen A can talk sports so good all day long. But he talks music equally as good. This dude is a professional

[@Godsson32128]

Stop the caaaap😂😂

[@corybritton1504]

Wipe your knees you goof

[@AliFrankTheTank]

he was just on Joe Pod and Drake is Drake, video worthy, slash the algorithm. Ahaha

[@justadrum]

Nah for real…if you know, you know. He can articulate a narrative and his thoughts very well. If you can’t see the talent you probably got C’s when you had to write reports 😂

[@MD0237]

No he doesn’t lol. He reading off stats like an nba game

[@TonyStarks1986]

“Some dude named Akademiks.” I love it 🤣😭

[@BkStunna217]

What y'all are missing is the fact that along with the criticism...Joe did give the album props. He was simply stating...although in parts the delivery was hmm, lol... that he liked the album but was definitely let down. He wanted more from Drake and that's it. It's like if you don't like some of these artists music they condemn you to hell. Sometimes the sensitive just can't deal with criticism....

[@HamidAli-lm7di]

You earned a follow off me, a hater. This is one of the greatest breakdowns you’ve ever done Stephen. From not knowing BIG AK to going full fledged Sam Jackson on us I gotta give you props for this one 😂

[@fadethechannel]

“Some dude named Akademiks” got me 😂😂

[@shyne1308]

Who is big ak

[@bennisford1712]

Yeah... he broke it down

[@ronniesandiego1893]

Joe is a lyricist, main reason Drake said he was one of his influencers. When Drake started coming at him getting personal, you know Joes opinion matters to him. Notice Drake didn’t come at Pusha T with the same energy, and he brought up his son and baby mother. Joe is literally a fan of Drake, he holds him to a standard above your “regular artist “, and 99 percent of the time Joe is giving him props. One thing we all have to understand is it’s promo time. Drake and Joe literally follow each other, let’s keep that in mind

[@D_Webb]

Ain’t nobody reading all that. Joe critic was personal, wasn’t just about music. That’s why Drake flamed him like that. Joe talking about growing up he couldn’t even keep his family together. Always smashing young chicks lol cmon now

[@PrinceCortezJones]

Joe went hella personal though! Like wtf lmao. His wasn't just his overall point. It was his tone and specifically saying who a dude should be sleeping with and stuff like that. Way more than music bro.

[@RaylinBanks-tj9zl]

The only reason mfs listened to that pusha t BS is because he mentioned Drake (whhaatt?) Then said Drake had a kid (whhaatt??) Sound like a gossip girl to me ....ohhhh guess what?? You know he a baby daddy 😑 Relax...if I was Drake I would've gave him bars and sent him home.... Years later .... Drake still number one ....and well pusha t ...shitd ig he still..."Grinding" 🤷

[@jakobplscook]

ain’t nobody looking up to joe budden as an artist, im sorry lol. ain’t no way

[@nycqn]

Drake said he was influenced by Joe at the start of music. Keep in mind Joe was the original emo rapper@@jakobplscook

[@elijahal-shabazz7151]

Stephen a narrating rap beef is hilarious 😂😂😂

[@marlowstanfield6815]

Some dude named Akademiks 😆 🤣, Ak catching strays out here 😆 🤣

[@Jnoel608]

Lmao some dude name Akademiks haha 😂

[@quavezlester5792]

It’s so cool seeing this people finally realizing they don’t have too be the work horse for something like espn. They can use this platform too launch there own . Specially Stephen a smith .

[@kingbchalla]

Drake went extremely personal off of a 2 minute clip when Joe Budden praised the make the entire rest of the hour of the album review - not to mention Budden has praised Drake for YEARS now. Drake took this critique extremely personal and I'm struggling to understand why. Budden, as well as a lot of Drake fans including myself, expected Drake to come on this album and remind us why he's HIM. You want to cater to the youth? Fine. But do it the DRAKE way. He should be the one dictating the sound of Hip-Hop, not letting everyone else - and that was the issue. He's solidified himself to where he doesn't have to worry about numbers - he could put out a song called Pu$$y and it'll hit #1 on the charts.

[@deciuswtasby]

Bingo

[@renegade4288]

Hip hop, another topic that Max Kellerman knows more about lmao 🤣 😂

[@Atribecalledsuccess]

Max was a trash rapper bow wow was better

[@renegade4288]

@@Atribecalledsuccess so you like Bow Wow..... That's special

[@loupz4047]

ppl tryna flip this whole thing like it stems from their original beef its not. Joe's passion was the same passion alot of Drake fans had when they felt let down wit the direction he took the album. i was let down but i still see what he did and its cool. Joe was rootin for this, he wanted to LOVE the album he usually the one defending drake in the debates. so im lost cause i watch the pod and Joe was so past all that past bs it didnt even seem like they ever beefed he makes fun of his own diss tracks for drake he clowns himself for being a one hit wonder every week. Drake made this personal for no reason🤣

[@DavePoplowski]

SAS TRYING TO COMAPARE HIMSELF TO DRAKE SAYING "I WANT TO GO AGAINST SOME PEOPLE IN MY INDUSTRY BUT THEY BELOW ME" ... WILEY? OH SO THATS YOUR EXCUSE?

[@PrinceCortezJones]

Lmao he may as well just say his name 😂😂😂😂

[@PascalOrelus]

Lmfao 😂

[@Atribecalledsuccess]

Who’s above SAS in sports media ?

[@ewgarcia06]

Stephen A disqualified himself when he said “N-C jeans” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MicrowaveWalrus]

yeah, idk what that actually is, but i'm pretty sure Drake didn't misspell anything in that post...

[@jeanbeya6860]

@@MicrowaveWalrus the post says enyce lmao

[@maddrapr]

Ifyfy🤷🏾‍♂️

[@maddrapr]

E-Née-Che is how you pronounce it

[@ewgarcia06]

@@maddrapr 💯💯😂😂

[@JCDenton.]

As a fellow Scorpio , I can attest that we are super sensitive but we will never admit it because at the same time we are plotting revenge. 😂😂

[@JordanAlbone]

Ahh you believe in astrology do you? 😅

[@romance27]

I can at least tell you that most great artists are very sensitive, astrology or not.

[@romance27]

It's a great business move. Publicity for both Joe & Drake. Wouldn't be surprised if it was planned.

[@justkiingza3928]

Virgos can handle y’all

[@TripleJJJay]

Stephen A.....no need for comparisons with Joe and Drake. It's pretty simple with Drake. His album is not good..... and he has regressed as an artist. Joe Budden is a great figure to say it and also a great figure to speak critical of the album. Drake is in a weird position because he has grown older and his music is still very popular which is good. But his music has regressed. Most of the time in those situations you just stop checking for his music but the machine is pushing him to the masses still. If you were a fan of J Cole in 2015 you likely are a fan in 2023 as his music has aged as he has aged. Drake's music has changed and it doesn't sound that good....but because it's Drake the album breaks these records and becomes #1. Main thing is his music just sucks now.

[@Ausnapify]

Drake's album is a vibe. Love it.

[@mars3676]

You are just getting old. The young people like it and that’s all that matters

[@irepghana]

No lies told

[@JerseySinCMD]

Nah, if it wasn't for J.Cole track this whole album would be a wash. There's only like four okay song in the whole album.

[@Ausnapify]

@@JerseySinCMD Only need one good song and 4 decent ones these days. Quit expecting too much his Jersey will be retired he's just milking it. Expect more from these younger cats.

[@ThaNobleClan]

That album was mid. Joe went too far…but sorry this album is 🚮

[@MadWeird2]

Drakes business acumen and a fans opinion on an album are two different things, nobody questioned if Drake is a mogul…but listeners still have the right to give honest reviews, now where I think Joe went too far is speaking on the age of women drake dates, plus it’s ironic lol

[@blood24k7]

Yup that was the only bad take

[@Eziopct]

Drake himself said he’s around young women in the album in the song named calling. ”I was in the club 'fore she even had it She was twenty-one, I don't see a savage She wanna be the one, she know I'm comin' static She wanna hold the gun, if you want it, you can have it Shawty still young, so she don't know the classics”

[@TheKidFresh22]

Stephen A is missing it Joe reviews album the same way Stephen A criticizes Lebron or KD. Joe wants his music to mature it’s a podcast so he’s going to add some extra sauce to the conversation but metacritic has the album at a 47 out of 100. The crazy part about all the Joe was the only one on the pod that liked the album. Y’all gotta stop reacting to clips and take full listens.

[@jayoshaun]

I can’t lie He did a great job with this. This was a really great take.

[@alp.9672]

I fux with Stephen A

[@michaelscott-kj3ir]

Nothing was the same was a classic

[@Larhless]

Take care too

[@PQ-yi7zs]

I trust Stephen A's music takes less than I trust his MMA takes so I dont even know why the hell I'm here right now, must be because of the weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed

[@fu5530]

SAS you’re equating Joe’s point about age to money Joe’s making a statement that Drake’s compromising the quality of his music to hit a targeted audience. That’s his problem he doesn’t care about Drake being rich and making Taylor Swift levels of money. He wants Drake to make Taylor Swift quality of music. And to Joe’s point he thinks Drakes music quality is compromise due to the people he’s surrounding himself with and trying to appease.

[@mikelspightmusic]

Yeeeee perfect statement my dawg!

[@wahoo4uva]

🎯🎯🎯

[@ThisIsGABMuzik]

Exactly

[@TheWallethead]

If he made the music content that joe wants him to make he’d isolate multiple other types of fans within his fanbase. He has to try satisfy a very wide fanbase, something budden could never understand. So he’ll give you a little bit of everything on his albums… there’s songs there that appeals to the typical drake fan that joe is, there’s just not an album full of those type of songs

[@akumicobain]

I mean he do make Taylor swift quality 😂😂😂

[@ThatGuyTripod]

I think it's a different situation than what Stephen A is saying, because arguably there wouldn't be this same Drake if Joe Budden never existed, like it's easy for these new cats to shit on the older generation because they never had to fight the same battles and that's why I always think it's disingenuous for them to stunt, flex or dismiss some of the things the OG's say. Yes, Joe's delivery isn't the best but everything he said apart from the blasting 25 year olds was completely valid.

[@mindyabiznessthatsalljustm8134]

BOOM! Facts!

[@marvinjohnson5830]

Why does everyone take what Joe Budden says so personally? A former musician can critique another musician, just like a non-athlete can critique an athlete. You can't critique someone, if your not as successful as them? When did that become a rule?

[@mindyabiznessthatsalljustm8134]

This is what I'm saying! This sounds like like some high school shit "Oh yeah? Well he got money though! What are YOU doing?". If that's the case, I better not hear another one of these mfs talk foul about any corporate CEOs, they're stunting on everyone including their precious little Aubrey LOL.

[@tag7376]

Grew up on mobb deep, Jay-Z etc. To me Drake is very talented but he got pass for having ghost writers, stealing several concepts , wouldn't be surprised if he actually like A.I. anything for a hit.. while I do think he's talented, not something I can consistently rock to

[@Sweeterbrio]

You are insane

[@charlesturner4117]

Your fav can't AI hits for his own?

[@peterguirguess853]

Stephen Azz, did Max Kellerman give you back your Black Card yet? Dont discuss beefs. Dont do that

[@lueedini]

People love to talk trash and when you finally react, all of sudden you’re the problem. I have no problem with what Drake said. It’s fair game and if you keep poking the bear, you’re going to get bit

[@Rich-km7pr]

💯💯🗣

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

Drake is On Different Level Then He Was Long Time Ago

[@gzup8678]

Yeah a lower level

[@tzcharles7713]

Loll bro SAS always thinks he’s some kind of mobster with his threats 😂. Bro you’re a journalist, stop it with the threats you not scaring anybody it’s corny.

[@-king_ace_omerta_313_]

Nah,your comment is corny though

[@PrinceCortezJones]

​@@-king_ace_omerta_313_nah your comment is corny

[@Mastermind-m5n]

The Hollyweird Industry, is all inside "The Matrix". We can't make this up. I don't worship any of these celebrities. Actors, Singers, Rappers, Athletes. Etc. However, I do research what goes on in Hollyweird. I still believe Drake was the mole inside the XXX Tentacions 2018 murder. And, from what I learned, Drake is an undercover member of "Mob Ties," from my perspective. He's been involved with "Mob Ties" for quite some time. You don't have to be hard or tough, to be in a mob. Btw, it's easier to bond with one, when you are a famous celebrity. As you're aware, Drake also was involved in the 2021 Astroworld Tragedy that killed a dozen people. However, I am not quite sure if he was officially involved, but, he was present alongside Travis, when the show started. Im just speaking direct facts. Not opinions. Hopefully, y'all wake up and realize that all of these celebrities are industry puppets chosen for one sole purpose. To keep the viewers cursed.They won't stop, until, one or the other of them is sacrificed. If it happens to them, it could happen to you. Where there is danger, beware. Where there is evil, be warned. Don't let them fool you. It'll be a downward spiral of your imagination. The Matrix Has You.

[@freezhollywood]

Ppl have to realize Drake is McDonald’s. You may hate it. But the drive thru is packed. DAILY! Social media mainly X/Twitter is a myth.

[@Michael-tc1dm]

Doesn't change the fact that it's still terrible and not quality food/ hiphop.

[@freezhollywood]

@@Michael-tc1dm and tht don’t change the fact tht it’s gonna make $$ no matter

[@-king_ace_omerta_313_]

@@freezhollywoodlamest response you could’ve made. Make groupie at its finest. Get off yo knees cornball

[@88til_inf]

@@freezhollywoodbut no one is saying he can’t make money or that he won’t go to number 1 (again). We’re talking quality of his music

[@freezhollywood]

@@88til_inf don’t fuckin listen then lol

[@LOMU925]

Will you ever respond to Marcellus? Lmao

[@jabrielfelder1198]

SA having a good music take is interesting 😂

[@heightsbro]

I know you wanna dig up Wiley. Let that corpse RIP. Him and Whitlock both sold their souls and will do any Bojangles song and Dane yo get attention

[@DefinitiveJoke]

If you actually watched Joe Budden’s podcast he criticized Drake but also praised him. What Drake done is unnecessary when you have multiple former artist talking about his latest album Regardless of Joe Budden’s take he didn’t say anything crazy an drakes music have proven that Also Drakes “Clamp Back” Was a L if u actually thought he did something there your straight buggin an that’s fax 💁🏾

[@PandaDonG]

I think Drake reacted that way to Joe because of the whole “stop fucking/hanging around with 25 year olds” rather than the music opinion.

[@DefinitiveJoke]

@@PandaDonG fax lmao

[@shemarbrown1612]

Yall stupid... its okay to critic the art... but you go as far to critic the man way of living.. tf all of dat for.. yall need to read between the line first... and stop being on automatic hate

[@Themegatrolll]

him telling Drake not to hang with yachty and criticizing him for making music for “kids” was kinda crazy tho considering majority of rap consumers are younger people then worried about who he’s sleeping with on top of that lol

[@meladgoat]

a 37 year old man with a kid should stop hanging out with 25 year old girls. let alone having them play with you and leave you heartbroken lol. this shouldn't have to be said.@@PandaDonG

[@shawnhawes7545]

SAS referring to Akademiks as some guy is hilarious 😂

[@artsupplydonate4267]

What time stamp?

[@selomkiflemariam1133]

He is a regular, just KZbinr only know him lol

[@Jtlovesfood]

@@selomkiflemariam1133 He has the biggest hiphop related media platform on social media. His reach is Very important for Rappers

[@-king_ace_omerta_313_]

​@@selomkiflemariam1133right, these dudes live on the internet so they literally have no idea.

[@tomstorm7926]

Most people don’t know Ak. Sorry to tell you

[@TheReilus912]

Drake told no lies!!!!!

[@Beignetboy]

Joe told no lies either 👀

[@804MRMAN]

Joe told no lies!

[@JonTheCobraCrosby]

Sheesh Drake was cutting deep sheesh🙉🔥

[@shottafps]

This is why I respect rappers like 38 Spesh and Ransom. That whole “appealing to the younger kids” rhetoric is weak. Comparing Taylor Swift to HIP HOP is apple and oranges. You’re 35+ - make music for grown folks and save that kiddie crap for Fortnite gamers.

[@DemonKrem726]

It's so stupid and he keeps randomly bring her up on TV like someone paid him to keep mentioning her

[@mindyabiznessthatsalljustm8134]

Bout to have me wondering if dude got a little crush on Taylor or something. It's just wild. lol

[@southparkpornking]

Joe Budden told the truth about Drake not even going to lie said exactly what I was thinking when I was listening to this album

[@hotlineblingisagoodsong]

I agree but he used to be a rapper so it come different coming from Joe budden then he went behind a camera and talked bad and got paid for it (little girl, fake abs, rap like yatchy ) can't say that and they know each other .. it's just different he ain't us that's Joe

[@shyne1308]

And it's still number 1. Yall opinions doesn't matter..joe budden 50. Thats why joe carrer failed. But giving a goat advice lol it's about numbers in business and drake does it the best

[@stylezpinero7416]

Drizzy also told nothing but the "TRUTH" about joseph 💯💯

[@shawnjohnson6507]

Why did u listen to it then?? Drake can make any kind of music n it’s gonna sell…he’s already a made man….sorry hater

[@southparkpornking]

@@shawnjohnson6507 and you're a d Rider

[@YetiCoolBrother]

I'm down for Stephen A. talking about Rap/Rappers, it is a sport

[@chiguy922]

I nvr woulda thought I’d see the day SAS is addressing this 🤣 WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE lmfao, he went on Joe podcast and realized he may have a audience he didn’t expect

[@themarlawnpodcastnetwork]

Joe Budden breaking down new music is the same as Stephen A breaking down sports... Meaning your job is to be honest and not take into account the persons overall success let alone their success compared to yours... Skip did that very thing to Shannon based on the same flawed thinking...

[@wheelworld266]

Drake in his feelings Joe must of hit the right buttons with some truth

[@AliFrankTheTank]

he just was insulting him lmao . Drake told Ak he wouldn’t talk about Em/Jay like this.

[@alayahjackson5650]

@@AliFrankTheTankName just ONE insult. 😒 these dik riders man I tell you

[@AliFrankTheTank]

@@alayahjackson5650 ????? Get new friends, stop smashing 25 year olds, “for all the puppies”… keep goin??? When it’s Hov with a bad release though it’s “i don’t wanna give my true thoughts…” and the whole pod start laughing. Lmao not THIS, Say you don’t wanna give yo thoughts on Drake nigga 🤷🏽‍♂️😭

[@MB-ll5qz]

SAS stick to sports… this is about hip-hop and clearly not your lane. JB did nothing different than what you do after a game. I’m sure many players felt a way after your “analysis”. JB’s critique was his opinion and honestly not really wrong. I believe what brought on Drake’s reaction was Joe Budden’s comments about Drake’s personal life. No one is perfect all of the time. Drake is great but not perfect. This was not his best work point blank.

[@Centure120]

Drake can’t take criticism like some of these athletes

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

Same Here

[@JoshThereBud]

Affleets

[@dthatme]

Dude been taking criticism his whole career. Yall just love to hate him for some reason. Shit is weird

[@nicklordx9280]

but when he gives his critique then ya'll hating

[@shemarbrown1612]

Tf??? Its how he criticize the man.. if you criticizing his work well fine... not to bad mouth the guy for the way he is living... how do you get the right to tell a guy what he should do.. critic the art not the man bro..

[@iamsoulofapoet]

Max is on another level

[@abdulhakeemmusse1167]

We don’t care SAS, Marcellus Wiley cooked you

[@Ridiclous504]

drake duck the joe budden smoke 4 diss songs ...all the pups offically ice vc

[@itshiho]

What's on another level is pulling out the race card as a diversion tactic regarding Marcellus Wiley's comments instead of addressing what he actually said. That was pathetic 😂😂

[@DennisDavis-f7p]

He’s a fake I’m tired of hearing his voice his daughters don’t even like him

[@DennisDavis-f7p]

He never talks about his personal life but loves to talk about everyone else this dude is trash

[@JayareChasin]

This is his copout so he doesn’t have to address it. Weak Stephen A.

[@BimmaGyal-xb3sw]

Why do you guys come over here to talk about Marcellus Wiley? Stay on MW’s podcast if you’re such big fans of his and you think so little of SAS.

[@itshiho]

@@BimmaGyal-xb3sw All SAS does is talk about folks but now he can't handle the truth he's trying to run away while playing the race card, pathetic.

[@theopelecanos7690]

Great take, but just like you said "you're not talking shit you're doing your job..." wasn't that what Joe Budden was doing when giving his opinion?

[@rustynail1071]

*RUNDMC* That's your Era Stephen A 😭

[@tylawsbennie4990]

This getting outta hand. SAS speaking on Budden/Drake beef, mentioning AK. Shay Sharpe talkin body count with Brit Renner. Just tell me if Kawhi gone play this year😂

[@QuezK28]

If Joe opens the pod with Drake’s “stay schemin” opening bars, that would be hilarious! 😂drake being mad sensitive. The album is mid & I think he knows it deep down. Calling someone a failure because they reviewed your album comes off super weak. Especially when you get your dad commenting to another grown man based on his opinion. Smfh

[@northphillyp]

I personally haven't liked a Drake album since views..then again I haven't loved a Nas album since It was written,I was at a different age back then but my taste in music has always been official,Joe said nothing wrong,Drake writing that whole soliloquy was corny..Joe praised him and gave him a honest critique,loverboy got in his feelings

[@TlcGR10]

People just talk shit for the clicks bruh behind the scenes guaranteed he’s already spoken to drake like they just do this shit for the clicks it’s sad they gotta spit on someone for clout but it is what it is. People turned on Charlo for his bad fight but went overboard for the clicks same thing with drake Was it his best album? Nah but every album ain’t gonna be better than the last.

[@dereomiebi977]

Stephen A you're Legend in the Culture for even Knowing Ak aka Akademiks.. Yo, Stephen A you A GOAT 🐐🦉

[@InsatiableChell]

I love SA discovering Ak as a human🤭

[@EddieLove]

I have a theory that, Drake is grinding these albums to finish his deal and to finish breaking all the records. As he mentioned, “I’m one away from Michael nigga, beat it.” I’m hoping he’s just doing these recent drops to complete his $500 million universal deal, that way he can focus on Legacy oriented albums again.

[@hmic55555]

I like Budden, but he's been going at Drake for a long time. Budden deserved the respnse Drake gave him.

[@KingReaves112]

How had he been “going at Drake for a minute”?? Do you watch the pod? He glorifies Drake on a whole different level.

[@colinedelman6392]

@@KingReaves112y’all gotta stop this bs. Joe hates him for fuckin his ex. And Drake wouldn’t have reacted if Joe didn’t say “fuckin 25 years old” he always makes it personal. You just hate Drake too much.

[@dcanderson6291]

@@colinedelman6392joe literally critiques a lot of albums not just Drake. He has had positive and negative reviews on different albums. Drake and Joe are BOTH sensitive

[@jojan715]

@@colinedelman6392I can tell niggas don’t want the podcast 😂 & it’s clear niggas don’t want to have that talk about the “MUSIC”

[@colinedelman6392]

@@dcanderson6291 I’m OVO. This album is TRASH besides away from home so fuckin flames. But niggas gotta stop acting stupid. Drake reacted like that because he made it personal.

[@anthonymweti8564]

As someone who's been a Drake fan since 2008, Joe Budden is 100% right

[@ochenGsUp]

100% wrong. Telling Drake how to be successful, when Budden only got 1 hit.

[@MHEntertainment718]

@@ochenGsUphe said sinve 2008 like that mean something.🤣 delusional at its finest🥶

[@sarabraxas3682]

Enyce is pronouced EN-EE-CHAY not EN-CEE…you’re welcome.

[@calsarchandler6851]

When it first came out it was pronounced N-Y-C

[@sarabraxas3682]

@@calsarchandler6851NYC is not the correct pronunciation but ppl gon do what they wanna do

[@calsarchandler6851]

@@sarabraxas3682 I remember when it first came out in ‘96. Don’t take my word for it, Google is your friend 😄

[@RicardoB488]

Max Kellerman the rapper > SAS talking about rap

[@kevinarguello123]

“Pump , pump, pump it up I’m not a one hit wonder they know all my stuff “ 🥵

[@ZeusAVI]

Budden doesn’t compare to Drake as an overall artist but that doesn’t change the fact that this album and Drake’s quality in general has been weak and trending down lately.

[@lebereenie]

This is great Stephen, talking on everything!!! Bro when he recited drakes post I died 😂

[@montraedavis2201]

I don't get it! It was a review! He never said Drake wasn't a good rapper! He spoke of this particular project! Same as you SAS critiquing sports! Joe is a magnificent lyricist!! He has a successful podcast!! If it wasn't that serious, he would've clapped back so hard! Joe left the game for this reason! Quality is gone! Many artists left the game because of the quality! It's water downed! Joe is still a great rapper! He's just not conforming to the gatekeepers! I still jam to pump it up!! Joe had one of the best first albums! He's from Jersey! Like Redman, Latifah, Lauryn Hill! Brick City has rappers of high standards! Nobody holding their tongue on a review! There's plenty of music selling that's trash! I just saw 50 Cent and LL tour!! It was worth every dime! Took my daughter, she said your generation can't mess with mine!! She said, "Ma, your era has better music, lyrics, and content!" That came from a youngster! Drake will still sell units and streams! So, miss us with all this! Nobody cares about someone else's money! We care about having great music. At least, some of us do🤷🏽‍♀️

[@SampleSimp]

That "well damn" @6:24 😂😂😂

[@antjones21]

SAS it wasn’t his first album in a while. Drake released 2 albums in 2022. Joe has been giving Drake props on a lot of his recent music and Drake was quiet, so for him to be loud and mad at criticism on this album is weak.

[@briano9397]

Never forget when Drake sneak dissed Joe after views. Joe barred Drakes life away, made Drake quit battling and start texting Joe with fortune cookie messages

[@MrDaffysci]

💯

[@AliFrankTheTank]

Joe was mad Drake slashed Tahiry *

[@StevenTorres.NYC-CA]

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[@AliFrankTheTank]

@@StevenTorres.NYC-CA ??? i guess lol

[@shyne1308]

Who is joe thou

[@Rico513]

There's a WHOLE laundry list full of people whom SAS has gotten personal with even tho it's just sports...so for him to take Drake's side and act like he can relate is extremely laughable🤣🤣🤣. SAS stans in these comments sound worse than Drake stans smfh. I like SAS but lets stop with the hypocrisy please

[@moodmuzik5785]

Stephen a is funny . Breaking down music

[@osmosisbless]

Drake attacked the man and not his argument, nothing Joe Budden said about Drake is true. Stephen A. acting like if Lebron James was out here acting like Zion Williamson or Ja Morant or even PJ Washington he wouldn't say the same thing Joe Budden is saying about Drake not acting his age

[@brianhawkins6854]

Joe never said Drake don’t kno wat he doing he simply gave his opinion on what he wanted to hear from Drake. Why is this a big deal?

[@pressurewashingwithkoolfel9738]

💯💯💯

[@devonsolomon4153]

Like there’s no big deal with Drake putting him in he’s place!

[@davincicode7709]

Joey is not only correct, he is also a way better lyricist than Drake hands down. The targeted demograpgic in hip-hop is not only younger folks but younger women. Women are the main consumers in most markets including music. Very few women listen to real lyricists the way men do. Women mainly listen to beats and melodies. They aren't listening to slaughterhouse or D12. They listen to Drake and Travis Scott and whoever else these young niggas are I can't name cuz I don't listen to. But bottom line if you're targeting a demographic you know doesn't care about deep wordplay and intricate rhyme schemes this is what you will lack. The very skills that make a great lyricist. Regardless of his success on paper(no pun intended) Drake is not that.

[@FutBrix1096]

Drake went in😂😂😂

[@MarcusDiazGMT]

Sir Steven, excuse me. Thank you for all of your contributions to our culture. Thank you, Father. I agree with you on the topic at hand . I believe Joe was speaking from a listeners' perspective . Not from an artists perspective .

[@mars3676]

The problem is nobody younger is putting music together like drake for the youth. But people want drake to talk about mature stuff like back when he was young. These kids today don’t want to hear about loving your ex, strip clubs and not being accepted in hip hop like his first few albums was about. They want to hear what he release

[@seanb9821]

Lol bro, that's the problem that IS all he raps about since the beginning....there's been 0 growth

[@mars3676]

@@seanb9821 you obviously don’t listen to drake. Not one album is the same

[@josephgill734]

@@mars3676drakes albums may sound differently but he often raps about the same topics with little no lyrically value

[@mars3676]

@@josephgill734 drake is the reflection. he only raps about what society is into. when it was cool to be in miami cause lebron was there. his music reflect that. when people started faking who they were for social media, he made songs about it in 2018. when girls being BBL crazy and fake ig modles, he drop album about it called her loss. all drake does is reflect withever the youth is in

[@darrensmall1133]

​@@mars3676you're talking so much shit. An artist without evolution is stale and boring. Drake isn't a reflection of society. He's 36 years old. He should be a reflection of growth.

[@flacko_jody2130]

Stephen A is Akademiks dad. Talk the same and look the same🤣. And drake rap in instagram caption lyrics for females and 13 yr olds. Budden right. Jcole and Kendrick are on a different level

[@sega4212]

“oh hell yes I wish I did” 😂😂😂😂

[@peterguirguess853]

Steve, is there an issue with the audio, you have a whiteboy stuck in your throat.

[@mikeh7220]

Drake is trash. The end.

[@mikeh7220]

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[@dalecodrington3357]

Steven A Smith breaking down rap beef is crazy 😂😂😂 please stop and stick to what you do

[@josegrullon024]

Jesus Christ with motorbike. Drake cold. The man killed the entire beef with base logic. 😂

[@bigfu]

Naw .. because that album still sucks and Joe Budden is still that dude that made Drake want to rap 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@coreyhise9937]

SAS doesn’t know what he’s talking about. It’s not a rivalry. Joe is a fan of Drake, he was just being honest and Drake got sensitive

[@marcusshivrattan5353]

Maybe if Joe use drake recipe he still be rapping lol

[@cousinchris5851]

That latest Drake album isn't my cup of tea but I can't hate on it. It was obviously extremely successful and at least it's not influencing black youth to crash out.

[@VSmoothTwentyTwo]

To be honest I understand both sides . I also understand longevity, and to have that you have to play towards the youth . But I understand Joe . I also believe drake went to far it wasn’t that serious. But he probably have some respect for Joe that’s why he went ham . And Joe have respect for drake because if not he wouldn’t be so angry drake didn’t deliver how he wanted him too

[@realdjsoulrific]

You do not need to cater to the youth to stay relevant or have longevity. Nas and Fat Joe are perfect examples of that.

[@VSmoothTwentyTwo]

@@realdjsoulrific nas got songs with the youth . Plus he has Dave east . Fat Joe do more then music plus he only doing old songs that’s not longevity in the music industry. He just was able to have a few songs that’s timeless . So you’re wrong like a mofo . Anything else you want to add ? If you go to a drake concert you will see who support him more and it ain’t no one in the 40s it’s more 21 - 33 just a few of you guys in there . Older folk don’t wanna pay 6-7 hundred dollars on tix . Only woman and young folk will do that . Plus everything not for everybody 🤷🏾‍♂️ don’t like it go cop a fat Joe album 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@VSmoothTwentyTwo]

@@realdjsoulrific don’t you ever compare nas and fat Joe to what drake doing right now 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fredericksumner3499]

Joe basically saying you are the bar be the standard why you rapping on a yahti 21 savage level pandering to them when everybody should be trying to level up to you cole and Hov both did song with younger artists but they never switched up and tried to body everyone they did a feature with cuz that’s what 🐐do

[@D2H2025]

This is a power move by the Machine😮... your move open market content creators😂😂😂

[@kingtim_ade]

Drake already lost the beef by letting Joe Budden get to his head psychologically 😂😂😂😂😂

[@bomer8899]

Joe was right the album is trash , and drake if your not going to support Joe when he was the only one publicly supporting your last dance album that was trash don’t make a post about him now